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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation; Auctioneers Board; citizen members. Clarifies that no citizen member appointed to the Auctioneers Board shall (i) have training or experience as an auctioneer; (ii) be the spouse, parent, child, or sibling of an auctioneer; or (iii) have any direct or indirect financial interest, except as a consumer, in auctioneering. The bill further prohibits appointing any citizen member of the Board currently licensed in, employed by, or financially affiliated with any profession or occupation that provides similar services to auctioneers, including a real estate broker or salesperson.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the qualifications for citizen members appointed to the Auctioneers Board, which oversees auctioneers in Virginia. Specifically, it states that these citizen members cannot have any training or experience as an auctioneer, nor can they be closely related to an auctioneer (spouse, parent, child, or sibling). Furthermore, they are prohibited from having any direct or indirect financial stake in the auctioneering business, unless they are simply a consumer. The bill also prevents the appointment of citizen members who are currently licensed, employed by, or financially connected to professions that offer services similar to auctioneers, such as real estate brokers or salespersons, as defined by § 54.1-2100.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on General Laws (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB574 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB574) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1128725.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB574/text/SB574 |
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